Marçal (kingsdrams)
@kingsdrams.bsky.social
Enjoying malts on this magical corner of the East Neuk of Fife.
Managed to visit Tullibardine a few days ago. I was driving so I just had a sniff and the tiniest of sips at the distillery. Looking forward to properly trying these, especially the orange wine finish single cask.
October 18, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Managed to visit Tullibardine a few days ago. I was driving so I just had a sniff and the tiniest of sips at the distillery. Looking forward to properly trying these, especially the orange wine finish single cask.
Dram 5
Nose: oh hello peat. A very strong fritos (the crisps, I believe in the UK are/were also called this way?) note. Savory, bbq spiced sausages, dry meat seasoning.
#BlindDrams
Nose: oh hello peat. A very strong fritos (the crisps, I believe in the UK are/were also called this way?) note. Savory, bbq spiced sausages, dry meat seasoning.
#BlindDrams
October 11, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Dram 5
Nose: oh hello peat. A very strong fritos (the crisps, I believe in the UK are/were also called this way?) note. Savory, bbq spiced sausages, dry meat seasoning.
#BlindDrams
Nose: oh hello peat. A very strong fritos (the crisps, I believe in the UK are/were also called this way?) note. Savory, bbq spiced sausages, dry meat seasoning.
#BlindDrams
Dram 4
Nose: a bit musty, mushroom seasoning, citrus, orange peel perhaps, fruity but also umami. I like this one.
#BlindDrams
Nose: a bit musty, mushroom seasoning, citrus, orange peel perhaps, fruity but also umami. I like this one.
#BlindDrams
October 11, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Dram 4
Nose: a bit musty, mushroom seasoning, citrus, orange peel perhaps, fruity but also umami. I like this one.
#BlindDrams
Nose: a bit musty, mushroom seasoning, citrus, orange peel perhaps, fruity but also umami. I like this one.
#BlindDrams
Dram 3
Nose: rich and dark, from a wet sherry cask. Sweet, more raisins and sultanas, toffee candy.
Very approachable nose, I feel this is lower abv than the previous ones.
#BlindDrams
Nose: rich and dark, from a wet sherry cask. Sweet, more raisins and sultanas, toffee candy.
Very approachable nose, I feel this is lower abv than the previous ones.
#BlindDrams
October 11, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Dram 3
Nose: rich and dark, from a wet sherry cask. Sweet, more raisins and sultanas, toffee candy.
Very approachable nose, I feel this is lower abv than the previous ones.
#BlindDrams
Nose: rich and dark, from a wet sherry cask. Sweet, more raisins and sultanas, toffee candy.
Very approachable nose, I feel this is lower abv than the previous ones.
#BlindDrams
Dram 2
Nose: apple cider vinegar, every time I nose it this is the first thing I get. Then some berry juice, dried cranberries, baking spices.
#BlindDrams
Nose: apple cider vinegar, every time I nose it this is the first thing I get. Then some berry juice, dried cranberries, baking spices.
#BlindDrams
October 11, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Dram 2
Nose: apple cider vinegar, every time I nose it this is the first thing I get. Then some berry juice, dried cranberries, baking spices.
#BlindDrams
Nose: apple cider vinegar, every time I nose it this is the first thing I get. Then some berry juice, dried cranberries, baking spices.
#BlindDrams
Let's get onto it!
Dram 1
Nose: quite dusty, vanilla, pencil shavings, caramel. A bit subdued I feel.
#BlindDrams
Dram 1
Nose: quite dusty, vanilla, pencil shavings, caramel. A bit subdued I feel.
#BlindDrams
October 11, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Let's get onto it!
Dram 1
Nose: quite dusty, vanilla, pencil shavings, caramel. A bit subdued I feel.
#BlindDrams
Dram 1
Nose: quite dusty, vanilla, pencil shavings, caramel. A bit subdued I feel.
#BlindDrams
Drams poured, all ready for tonight's #BlindDrams
October 11, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Drams poured, all ready for tonight's #BlindDrams
Delivery day! Very happy of this auction find.
October 3, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Delivery day! Very happy of this auction find.
Time to get onto its neck, slàinte mhath
September 1, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Time to get onto its neck, slàinte mhath
And there it is! Very excited to crack this one open
September 1, 2025 at 10:05 AM
And there it is! Very excited to crack this one open
The summer has been a bit quiet in terms of whisky (just a couple of additions that I'll share at some point), but today I've been back in action for an expressions tour at Royal Lochnagar.
August 30, 2025 at 7:52 PM
The summer has been a bit quiet in terms of whisky (just a couple of additions that I'll share at some point), but today I've been back in action for an expressions tour at Royal Lochnagar.
Three distilleries, one tour, a few samples and a bottle purchase. Not too shabby for a Saturday afternoon.
June 21, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Three distilleries, one tour, a few samples and a bottle purchase. Not too shabby for a Saturday afternoon.
A couple of Glengoyne samples for tonight. For now starting with the white oak NAS and the 21yo.
June 15, 2025 at 9:16 PM
A couple of Glengoyne samples for tonight. For now starting with the white oak NAS and the 21yo.
I could not resist the bargain and had to order one. And I'm glad I did — it is very, very good. Slainte.
June 4, 2025 at 8:41 PM
I could not resist the bargain and had to order one. And I'm glad I did — it is very, very good. Slainte.
Two beautiful ex bourbon drams, fruity, floral, fragrant. Auchentoshan often gets no love, but it can be delightful.
June 3, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Two beautiful ex bourbon drams, fruity, floral, fragrant. Auchentoshan often gets no love, but it can be delightful.
Popped by Drinkmonger in Edinburgh today and got curious about this one, so I got a mini. It has a portion of brown malt and was fermented using red wine yeast.
June 1, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Popped by Drinkmonger in Edinburgh today and got curious about this one, so I got a mini. It has a portion of brown malt and was fermented using red wine yeast.
Finishing off two Lindores samples, the Thiron release and a distillery exclusive ex Islay single cask.
April 26, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Finishing off two Lindores samples, the Thiron release and a distillery exclusive ex Islay single cask.
When in Bristol... I figured I should try the local stuff
April 16, 2025 at 6:22 PM
When in Bristol... I figured I should try the local stuff
Celebrating that Eden Mill is back in production with a dram of this rather decent virgin American oak cask, part of their earlier hip flask collection.
April 9, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Celebrating that Eden Mill is back in production with a dram of this rather decent virgin American oak cask, part of their earlier hip flask collection.
And indeed it was a Tamdhu 18yo — happy days! I see it's still available if anyone's interested www.thegeneralwine.co.uk/products/tam...
April 8, 2025 at 2:19 PM
And indeed it was a Tamdhu 18yo — happy days! I see it's still available if anyone's interested www.thegeneralwine.co.uk/products/tam...
Just placed this order at The General Wine Company. Name and description say Tamdhu 18, but the photo is a Highland Park 18. It was the last bottle so I took the gamble — and asked them to cancel the order if it's not a Tamdhu. £109 + delivery was well worth taking the risk, we'll see in a few days!
April 6, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Just placed this order at The General Wine Company. Name and description say Tamdhu 18, but the photo is a Highland Park 18. It was the last bottle so I took the gamble — and asked them to cancel the order if it's not a Tamdhu. £109 + delivery was well worth taking the risk, we'll see in a few days!
Dram 5.
Very similar in appearance to dram 3.
Note: oh peat hello! Bbq crisps, fritos! (they are also called this way in the UK right?) More bbq, anything bbq'ed, throw some steaks, sausages and vegs to the grill. Ashes as well.
#BlindDrams
Very similar in appearance to dram 3.
Note: oh peat hello! Bbq crisps, fritos! (they are also called this way in the UK right?) More bbq, anything bbq'ed, throw some steaks, sausages and vegs to the grill. Ashes as well.
#BlindDrams
April 5, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Dram 5.
Very similar in appearance to dram 3.
Note: oh peat hello! Bbq crisps, fritos! (they are also called this way in the UK right?) More bbq, anything bbq'ed, throw some steaks, sausages and vegs to the grill. Ashes as well.
#BlindDrams
Very similar in appearance to dram 3.
Note: oh peat hello! Bbq crisps, fritos! (they are also called this way in the UK right?) More bbq, anything bbq'ed, throw some steaks, sausages and vegs to the grill. Ashes as well.
#BlindDrams
Dram 4.
This is one dark dram! Port/red wine cask perhaps?
Nose: feels a bit harsh, I find it hard to identify notes. Again some dates, sultanas and also cherries and dark chocolate orange spread. Spices of the likes of cinnamon as well.
#BlindDrams
This is one dark dram! Port/red wine cask perhaps?
Nose: feels a bit harsh, I find it hard to identify notes. Again some dates, sultanas and also cherries and dark chocolate orange spread. Spices of the likes of cinnamon as well.
#BlindDrams
April 5, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Dram 4.
This is one dark dram! Port/red wine cask perhaps?
Nose: feels a bit harsh, I find it hard to identify notes. Again some dates, sultanas and also cherries and dark chocolate orange spread. Spices of the likes of cinnamon as well.
#BlindDrams
This is one dark dram! Port/red wine cask perhaps?
Nose: feels a bit harsh, I find it hard to identify notes. Again some dates, sultanas and also cherries and dark chocolate orange spread. Spices of the likes of cinnamon as well.
#BlindDrams
Dram 3.
Amber color, perhaps a sherry (refill perhaps? certainly not a wet one) or a sweet wine cask.
Nose: quite enticing. Almonds, dates, figs, orange peel, prunes.
#BlindDrams
Amber color, perhaps a sherry (refill perhaps? certainly not a wet one) or a sweet wine cask.
Nose: quite enticing. Almonds, dates, figs, orange peel, prunes.
#BlindDrams
April 5, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Dram 3.
Amber color, perhaps a sherry (refill perhaps? certainly not a wet one) or a sweet wine cask.
Nose: quite enticing. Almonds, dates, figs, orange peel, prunes.
#BlindDrams
Amber color, perhaps a sherry (refill perhaps? certainly not a wet one) or a sweet wine cask.
Nose: quite enticing. Almonds, dates, figs, orange peel, prunes.
#BlindDrams
Dram 2.
Light golden color, a more active cask or longer maturation on this one.
Nose: this feels like a first fill bourbon cask. Quite tropical, with coconut and pineapple, very bright. Also some solvent, nail polish remover kind of note.
#BlindDrams
Light golden color, a more active cask or longer maturation on this one.
Nose: this feels like a first fill bourbon cask. Quite tropical, with coconut and pineapple, very bright. Also some solvent, nail polish remover kind of note.
#BlindDrams
April 5, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Dram 2.
Light golden color, a more active cask or longer maturation on this one.
Nose: this feels like a first fill bourbon cask. Quite tropical, with coconut and pineapple, very bright. Also some solvent, nail polish remover kind of note.
#BlindDrams
Light golden color, a more active cask or longer maturation on this one.
Nose: this feels like a first fill bourbon cask. Quite tropical, with coconut and pineapple, very bright. Also some solvent, nail polish remover kind of note.
#BlindDrams